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Cover crops

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Crops planted to protect and improve soil between main crop seasons, reducing erosion, improving soil structure, and preventing nutrient runoff.

AP course connection

Topic 5.15: 5.15 Sustainable Agriculture

Unit 5

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